3 weeks down and as of this morning...14.6 pounds! We did a lot of walking this weekend and went to a Halloween Party last night. Yes, the party was loaded with adult beverages and very bad appetizers and desserts. Guess what...I wasn't tempted in the least! I had 2 Coke Zero's, 3 pieces of cheese with some hummous dip and 2 spoonfuls of Mexican chili. I DID NOT have any of those tortilla chips or pieces of bread that usually go with such dips.
What is amazing to me is that I do not want to cheat at all and the more weight I lose, the less desire for bad foods I have. I DO MISS pizza and cookies the most though.
Also, I can't leave the rest of my family out. My mom has lost 9 pounds and Jim has lost 14 pounds. Stephen is enjoying the walks and the healthy dinners. It really helps to be doing all of this as a family!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Tough Week!
Hello Friends!
This week has been a tough one, but as of yesterday morning...12 pounds down! I did a mile of walking yesterday and hope to do a lot more this weekend. I really feel good and anxious to do more exercise, but I am so tired when I get home from work that it is a struggle. I think my school needs an after school workout group for the adults who really don't like to do hard core workouts. I am going to try Zumba in Plymouth soon!
Today's recipe - Skinnygirl Julie Chicken Cordon Blue
Take chicken breast and slice it to make 2 thin layers...lengthwise. Place a piece of low sodium, low fat boiled ham on top, a slice of low fat Swiss cheese and roll it up. Hold together with one tooth pick. Dip the chicken rolls in one egg/ 1 tbsp. margarine whipped and then roll in grated Parmesan cheese. Place in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. DELICIOUS!
This week has been a tough one, but as of yesterday morning...12 pounds down! I did a mile of walking yesterday and hope to do a lot more this weekend. I really feel good and anxious to do more exercise, but I am so tired when I get home from work that it is a struggle. I think my school needs an after school workout group for the adults who really don't like to do hard core workouts. I am going to try Zumba in Plymouth soon!
Today's recipe - Skinnygirl Julie Chicken Cordon Blue
Take chicken breast and slice it to make 2 thin layers...lengthwise. Place a piece of low sodium, low fat boiled ham on top, a slice of low fat Swiss cheese and roll it up. Hold together with one tooth pick. Dip the chicken rolls in one egg/ 1 tbsp. margarine whipped and then roll in grated Parmesan cheese. Place in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. DELICIOUS!
Monday, October 25, 2010
I DID IT!
Today was the most difficult day on this journey so far. The good thing is that I made it! I packed a bag full of everything that I could eat and it worked out so well. NO chicken dinner with noodles, mashed potatoes, bread sticks and chocolate cake for dessert. I did eat in separate room than my student council kids, but that was for the best. I didn't have to make them feel uncomfortable. NO problem at Pizzeria Uno either. I promptly ordered a grilled chicken salad and then the manager brought over a roasted vegetable pizza. I scraped off the vegetables and cheese and left the entire crust. Then came the most difficult part of the day...warm chocolate chip cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream was the dessert served. I did not give in to temptation.
By the way, the kids that the other Livonia advisors and I took on the field trip were awesome! It was also a plus to discuss the South Beach Diet with the director of the conference. We talked about our food choices and struggles it was great! Thanks Todd.
We walked a lot at the outlet mall and I finally bought a pair of comfortable walking shoes. I can't wait to try them out tomorrow! Thank you to the wonderful LPS advisors Jen Esparza and Karla Halvangis for helping me stay focused on the diet, encouraging me, and helping me shop for shoes.
By the way, the kids that the other Livonia advisors and I took on the field trip were awesome! It was also a plus to discuss the South Beach Diet with the director of the conference. We talked about our food choices and struggles it was great! Thanks Todd.
We walked a lot at the outlet mall and I finally bought a pair of comfortable walking shoes. I can't wait to try them out tomorrow! Thank you to the wonderful LPS advisors Jen Esparza and Karla Halvangis for helping me stay focused on the diet, encouraging me, and helping me shop for shoes.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Frankenmuth Tomorrow
Well, I am all set to go to the conference in Frankenmuth tomorrow with my Senators. Complete with the Chicken Lunch and Pizza Buffet at Pizzeria Uno at Birch Run. Sounds good doesn't it? I have my breakfast and lunch bag all packed. I think I will have a salad instead of the pizza buffet.
By the way, tomorrow starts one whole grain and one fruit each day for a week. I can't believe that I made it through the entire 2 weeks without a piece of bread, pasta, potatoes and rice. It really is a life adjustment and a lot of planning, but it will all be worth it in a few months. I feel my life changing!
I didn't do any real exercise today, but I went up and down the large hill next to our garage and didn't feel the least bit tired. YEAH!
By the way, tomorrow starts one whole grain and one fruit each day for a week. I can't believe that I made it through the entire 2 weeks without a piece of bread, pasta, potatoes and rice. It really is a life adjustment and a lot of planning, but it will all be worth it in a few months. I feel my life changing!
I didn't do any real exercise today, but I went up and down the large hill next to our garage and didn't feel the least bit tired. YEAH!
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Went to the Movies
I feel like I am in therapy and being asked to journal my feelings. Well...I guess I am. My name is Julie and I am a carbohydrate addict. I am 12 days clean!
Stephen and I took a 20 minute walk today with 2 dogs tugging us all the way. What a workout! It felt good, but I realized that I need a good pair of walking shoes. Any suggestions?
We went, as a family, tonight to the movies. We saw Social Network. Excellent movie! It felt funny not to be eating my large tub of popcorn and drinking a diet coke. In fact, we had nothing but the gum in our mouths. Jim said that he thought it was the first time EVER that he had been to see a movie and not eaten popcorn. Me too I think?
Thanks for your interest and support everybody!
Stephen and I took a 20 minute walk today with 2 dogs tugging us all the way. What a workout! It felt good, but I realized that I need a good pair of walking shoes. Any suggestions?
We went, as a family, tonight to the movies. We saw Social Network. Excellent movie! It felt funny not to be eating my large tub of popcorn and drinking a diet coke. In fact, we had nothing but the gum in our mouths. Jim said that he thought it was the first time EVER that he had been to see a movie and not eaten popcorn. Me too I think?
Thanks for your interest and support everybody!
October 23, 2010
Welcome to my new blog. I thought that I would share my journey to a healthier me with all of you. On October 7, I received devastating news from my primary care physician. My bloodwork had come back bad and my blood pressure was way too high at the time of my visit. I am DIABETIC, have HIGH CHOLESTEROL and now on the verge of HYPERTENSION. This visit was a big wake up call and on Monday, October 11, I started the South Beach Diet. My doctor suggested the diet as a starting place along with an increase in my physical activity.
My goal with starting a blog is to keep myself on track and to share this journey with people that I care about. As of today, I am on Phase 1 of the diet and have had no carbohydrates since October 10. I do have a little creamer with my coffee in the morning, but other than that no carbs or fruit. I HAVE LOST 11 POUNDS TO DATE! In 2 days, I will begin Phase 2 and at that point I will be allowed 1 whole grain carb and 1 fruit a day for 7 more days.
I have walked a few times, but I feel tired most of the time so the exercise has been a struggle. My family has been so supportive and helpful. Jim, my husband and my mother Judy are on the diet also. My mom and I search weekly for new recipes and do meal planning together. Stephen, my son, is doing the dinner portion with us and enjoys his snacks.
Skinnygirl Julie Dessert
Butterscotch Mousse - made with sugar-free, fat-free pudding and lite cool whip.
My goal with starting a blog is to keep myself on track and to share this journey with people that I care about. As of today, I am on Phase 1 of the diet and have had no carbohydrates since October 10. I do have a little creamer with my coffee in the morning, but other than that no carbs or fruit. I HAVE LOST 11 POUNDS TO DATE! In 2 days, I will begin Phase 2 and at that point I will be allowed 1 whole grain carb and 1 fruit a day for 7 more days.
I have walked a few times, but I feel tired most of the time so the exercise has been a struggle. My family has been so supportive and helpful. Jim, my husband and my mother Judy are on the diet also. My mom and I search weekly for new recipes and do meal planning together. Stephen, my son, is doing the dinner portion with us and enjoys his snacks.
Skinnygirl Julie Dessert
Butterscotch Mousse - made with sugar-free, fat-free pudding and lite cool whip.
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